The American state of mind: Apprehension, frustration, distrust, fear
How much longer will they take this kind of beating before we see a societal eruption?
Police officer charged with assault after using pepper spray on video
“I commend Acting Prosecutor Mayer for acting swiftly to hold this police officer accountable for the appalling and completely unjustified use of force alleged in these criminal charges.”
The NYPD isn’t giving critical bodycam footage to officials investigating alleged abuse
New York’s Civilian Complaint Review Board made 212 requests for body-worn camera footage in May. The NYPD sent only 33 responses, according to a memo obtained by ProPublica.
Michigan agrees to $600 million settlement in Flint water crisis
“If money is how government expresses sorrow for its crimes — this is a big apology.”
Police officer receives probation after convicted of assault and battery
“Our community and our criminal justice system rely on the integrity of police officers and we must hold accountable those who abuse their positions of power and trust."
Former correctional officer pleads guilty to drug smuggling
Kenneth Farr received several payments from inmates and their associates in cash or via a mobile application for smuggling contraband into the prison on at least six separate occasions.
Disabled Man Files Claim Against LAPD For Shooting Him in the Head
Seeking an apology and reforms to improve police training and transparency, DeLeon and his family simply want the LAPD to accept responsibility for DeLeon’s injuries.
Care workers demand federal support as first responders in climate crises
Domestic care workers have been overlooked in the economy and as political actors for too long.
How funding to house mentally ill, homeless is a financial gain, not drain
It would not make economic sense to cut funding for a cost-effective intervention that provides a solution to homelessness.
The Not-So-Hidden Fracking Money Fueling the 2016 Elections
We need to separate oil and state if we’re going to have a chance of establishing a robust climate test that keeps fossil fuels in the ground and gets our government to stop funding fossils.